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After finishing the process of becoming a licensed foster parent, preparing to welcome that first child can be exciting and nerve-wracking. Trent and Mindy Willhite already had four biological children […]
One service we offer to help Missouri children succeed is KVC Academy, a group of schools providing alternative and therapeutic education for K-12 students who have struggled in traditional settings. […]
Social media can keep us connected, but it can also cast a shadow over our teens’ emotional wellbeing. Learn how you can help your teen navigate the social media world safely.
KVC Missouri has expanded to provide dozens of new services including family strengthening programs, foster care, children’s mental health, education and residential treatment at over 20 locations.
Find out what inspired these foster parents to foster teens with higher needs and how you can get involved, too!
Child abuse is a growing epidemic that can happen anywhere and to anyone. Make sure you know the signs of child abuse and neglect and make a report if you suspect a child is being abused or neglected.
Treatment foster care is a form of specialized foster care for youth with elevated mental, behavioral or medical needs. It’s designed to provide youth with a more structured environment than that of general foster care. Learn more.
Statistically, youth who have experienced foster care face greater academic challenges than those who have not. In this post, learn strategies to help them get on the path to academic success.
